Program Overview

Introduction to the BSc (Hons) Accounting for Business (Top-up) Program

The BSc (Hons) Accounting for Business (Top-up) degree is designed for students with a Higher National Diploma (HND), foundation degree, or equivalent qualification. This one-year top-up course aligns with the changing working environment where strategic decision-making for professionals is needed more in business.

Course Overview

The program develops essential skills in financial analysis, budgeting, strategic planning, risk assessment, and investment management. It includes a module on leadership, change management, and strategy positions, enabling students to work towards securing leadership positions in large organizations. The course also explores technology and innovation that aims to compete with traditional financial methods and considers how the use of technology has the potential to create change and help organizations evolve.

Course Structure

• The program is a one-year full-time course.
• It is designed for students with a relevant Higher National Diploma (HND), foundation degree, or equivalent qualification.
• The course includes modules such as:
  • Business & Digital Skills Management
  • Financial Management
  • Accounting for Decision Makers
  • Bloomberg: Analysis tools for Finance Professionals

Features and Benefits

• Add a degree to your CV: Spend a year topping up your qualification to build on your knowledge and fast-track your success in the world of finance.
• Learn from financial experts: Many members of the teaching team have worked for big multinational companies.
• Triple accredited: The business school holds the globally recognized trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, placing it among the best business schools in the world.
• Develop the skills for PG study: Learn how to analyze research, refine arguments, and write reports.

Accreditations, Awards, and Endorsements

• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business: The business school is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
• EFMD Quality Improvement System: The business school holds the EQUIS accreditation, a leading international system of quality assessment, improvement, and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration.
• Business School Impact System (BSIS): The BSIS scheme is designed to determine the extent and nature of a business school's impact upon its local environment.
• Teaching Excellence Framework: The university has received an overall gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), meaning it's rated as an outstanding university for its student experience.

Entry Requirements

• To be considered, students should normally have successfully completed one of the following:
  • A relevant Higher National Diploma (HND)
  • A relevant Foundation Degree
  • Level 5 (or equivalent) of a relevant undergraduate degree, to the equivalent of 240 CATS credits.
• International students must meet specific entry requirements, including English language proficiency.

Fees and Funding

• Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalized.
• Information on 2025/26 standard undergraduate fees for UK/Channel Islands and EU/Non-EU international students is available.

Careers Support and Prospects

• Employed or in further study: 88.7% of UK-domiciled, full-time, first-degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
• Explore your options and build sought-after skills: Through the Careers Service, students are supported and encouraged to get ready for further study or working life.
• Past students from finance courses have gone on to secure roles at organizations such as PwC, EY, Grant Thornton, Mazars, Beever & Struthers, and Castleton, as well as banks and investment management companies.

Conclusion

The BSc (Hons) Accounting for Business (Top-up) program at Manchester Metropolitan University is designed to equip students with advanced accounting knowledge and strategic business understanding essential for roles in finance, consultancy, or management. With its strong industry connections, expert teaching team, and focus on developing skills for the modern business environment, this program offers a comprehensive education for those looking to advance their careers in the financial sector.